Michelin North America’s earthmover division is rolling out a new mining tire for 250-ton rigid dump trucks. The company said the new tire, the XDR250 50/80R57, will increase hauling productivity by at least 24% based on the ton miles per hour.
“Rigid dump trucks are the lifeblood of open pit-mining operations. These tires need to deliver maximum productivity, safety and durability to eliminate downtime,” said Jamey Fish, director of earthmover marketing for Michelin North American. “This tire carries a 67-ton nominal load capacity at a faster speed with a longer life cycle. Michelin is delivering solutions that can increase mine profitability through lower operating costs.”
The XDR250’s load capacity is 11.6% greater than the XDR2 40.00 R57 and also features new tread patterns, cooler crown temperatures, an additional 9.2% in air volume and real-time alerts to mine operators if the tire is overheating or under/over inflated, Michelin said.
